In Indonesia, fatalities are common at illegal gold mines, which often lack the necessary safety measures in place to manage and prevent hazards. Unlicensed mines are common across Indonesia, where abandoned sites attract locals who hunt for leftover gold ore without proper safety equipment. A quarter of the more than 8,600 unlicensed mines are gold mines. In July 2024, following intense rains, a landslide at an illegal gold mine killed at least 23 people. According to rescue officials, more than 270 responders were deployed as part of the search and rescue operation, with the response hampered by heavy rains, unstable soil and rugged, forested terrain.